Avocent ships wireless HD multipoint extender

January 18, 2007

Avocent has begun shipping the Emerge MPX1000 wireless HD media extender providing both wired and wireless connectivity in one product.

The Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender incorporates HD multimedia interface (HDMI) technology for moving HD content from one source to multiple destinations. High-resolution computer graphics up to 1280 x 768, HD video up to 720p, stereo audio and control data are wirelessly transmitted to as many as eight wireless or wired receivers.

The Avocent Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender includes a transmitter and receiver and extends video and audio over standard 10/100 Ethernet wiring up to 3000ft and wirelessly through walls up to 150ft, or up to 1000ft line of sight with optional directional antenna.